LPD: Homicide Victim At Brown Park Knew Unknown Suspect (UPDATED)

UPDATE: More information has been released after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound at Brown Park on Monday. Lafayette Police spokesman Corporal Karl Ratcliff says investigators believe the victim knew the unknown suspect and was at the location with that individual. Officers say it appears this was an isolated incident between the two and is not believed to have been a random act. LPD is still investigating. Call them at 232-TIPS if you have any information.

UPDATE: 22-year-old Jaleel Bontham of Lafayette has been identified as the man found dead. The case has been ruled a homicide because of the gunshot wound he suffered.

Lafayette Police say they don't believe this death is connected to any other incidents or shootings at this time. If you have any information, call Lafayette Police or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 232-TIPS.